Buhari Thanks Mayor Of Lisbon For Accommodating Nigerians And Those Fleeing The War In Ukraine
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with Fernando Medina, Mayor of Lisbon and City Council Members, expressing heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to them for accommodating Nigerians as well...
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COLUMNS
Ruling APC Gives Supporters Nightmare
Wonders shall never end. Whatever befalls Nigerians from the governing style of the ruling party APC deserves no sympathy because...
Overruling Roe v Wade: The International Dimension
American exceptionalism can be a dreary thing, and no more so than each time a US president promotes the country’s...
Consider Your Legacy
Life is essentially about continuity. We continue to live through our children and they will continue to live through theirs....
Tanko Muhammad, Ekweremadu and Health of Nigeria
What happened to the Nigerian judiciary under the now retired Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Tanko Muhammad, is a...
2023: Revealing the real enemies of Ndigbo
The perennial resentment at their systemic political exclusion in Nigeria, by Ndigbo, is gradually getting demystified. Prior to the recent...
BUSINESS
Natural Gas Exploitation Key To Solving Africa’s Deforestation, Emissions and Energy Security Issues
Africa’s natural gas resources provide the continent with an opportunity to speed up the energy transition, reduce emissions and deforestation...
Nigeria will produce 1.8 mbpd as OPEC+ maintains its August price increase
As agreed upon by ministers at a meeting earlier this month, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies...
Nigeria’s oil production is in danger as operators close wells due to an increase in theft
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), citing instances of operators purposefully shutting down oil wells and pipelines in an...
OPEC’s considers probable quota increases and redistribution in light of production issues
To complete the reversal of the significant output cutbacks made at the start of the epidemic in 2020, the Organization...
SPORTS
CAF President Motsepe confirms a 150% increment for the African Women’s Nations Cup Winner and runner-up
The Africa Women's Nations Cup which is scheduled to begin today has had its monetary value set on winners and...
N550,000 WEEKLY WAGES: Tanzania Club Azam FC sign Plateau United Player Isah Ndala
Tanzania outfit Azam FC has disclosed the signing of Plateau United's defensive midfielder, Isah Ndala, on a two-year contract. The...
NIGERIA LEAGUE 2: NNL suspends upcoming fixtures amidst suspicious match fixing saga
The Nigeria national league has suspended this week's fixtures amidst allegations of favouritism for teams who are jostling for NPFL...
Tottenham Hotspur confirms the signing of Richarlison from Everton
Tottenham today announced the acquisition of Everton striker Richarlison in a deal worth £60m. The Brazilian completed his medical and...
AFRICA
Natural Gas Exploitation Key To Solving Africa’s Deforestation, Emissions and Energy Security Issues
Africa’s natural gas resources provide the continent with an opportunity to speed up the energy transition, reduce emissions and deforestation...
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‘Race against time’ as Madagascar braces for 4th tropical cyclone in a month
NEW YORK, USA, 23 February , 2022,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/-The island nation of Madagascar is shoring up for its fourth tropical...
“At least 55% of crises can be predicted but less than 1% of humanitarian funding is released early”
“Early intervention through insurance drastically increase the number of people who can be helped ” By Nelly Maonde, Start Network’s...
Better Together: Volunteering initiative drives social impact at black-owned businesses
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 22nd February 2022 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- Black-owned businesses and social enterprises recently received welcome support when a team...
Being vaccinated against Covid-19 opens doors
Collected By Carême Kouamé JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 21st February 2022 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Covid-19 pandemic has undermined economies...
Chris Brown set to release a new album, features Wizkid, Lil Wayne and others
American singer, dancer and actor, Christopher Maurice Brown, popularly known as Chris Brown has announced the release date of his...
Singer T-Classic Recovers After Being Hospitalized for Food Poisoning
Nigerian singer, Tolulope Ajayi, popularly known as T-classic who was hospitalized for alleged food poising from his circle of friends...
Nigeria Qualifies in FIFA World Cup as Singer Davido Performs World Cup Theme Song in Qatar, Seen with Idris Elba
Nigerians got their bragging rights back after music star Davido took to his twitter account to share his awesome experience...
Teen-Aged Gospel Music Sensation, Iseoluwa Abidemi Is Set To Conquer The World
https://youtu.be/CHL2enI8ESg Iseoluwa Abidemi catapulted into limelight following the release of her self-titled single album, “Iseoluwa” and her maiden live...
Trending: Hushpuppi Dead!
Since Feb 23, 2022 rumor has it that the Nigerian Instagram celebrity who is facing criminal charges in the United...
Entrepreneurship is for people driven by Passion – Serial Entrepreneur, Tiwalola Olanubi
Serial entrepreneur and media influencer, Tiwalola Olanubi Jnr, in an exclusive interview with The News Chronicle is of the opinion...
An Entrepreneur Must Be Willing To Work Outside The Comfort Zone – Justice Chinemelum
In this interview with The News Chronicle, Mr Justice Chinemelum, CEO of Lumtice and Lum International Ltd, shares his experience...
‘’Starting a Business in Nigeria is a hard Sport’’ – Techpreneur, Olatunji
Tech pro, Olatunji Onaduja, CEO of Techvantage has expressed that starting a business in Nigeria is like a hard sport....
Nigeria has never lacked leaders but leadership – Oladapo Akande
It is a sad commentary that in our society 90% of teachers don't know what dyslexia is, not to talk...
The More We Call Nigeria A Great Nation, The More It Fails To be – Oladapo Akande
In an exclusive interview with Emmanuel Akaolisa of The News Chronicle, Mr Oladapo Akande, founder of MINDS Reform Initiative, an...
NSCDC Parades 11 Suspects, Confiscates 5 Boats, Vehicle Conveying Vandalized Pipelines In Rivers
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Rivers State Command on Wednesday said it has arrested 2 suspects for...
Cyber-Fraud: Yahoo Boy to Wash Toilet for Eight Months in Osun
The Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured five convictions before the Federal and...
Thirty Five Internet Fraud Suspects Arrested in Ibadan
Thirty five suspected internet fraudsters have been arrested by the Ibadan Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission,...
19-year-old Loses House to FG as EFCC Secures Conviction of Six for Cybercrime
Justice Muhammed Sani of the Federal High Court sitting in Ilorin has ordered the forfeiture of a landed property situated...
Oil thieves nabbed in Port Harcourt
Operatives of the EFCC Port Harcourt Zonal Command have arrested four suspected oil thieves. The commission, in a statement on...
41 Big Boys Running Kitikiti, Now To Chill In Prison
Operatives of the EFCC Benin Zonal Command have arrested 41 suspected internet fraudsters in Akure, Ondo State. According to a...
Local Court Sentences Animal to 3 Years Imprisonment for killing a 45-Year-old Woman
A ram has been allegedly sent to prison for killing a 45-year-old woman in a field. The animal which was...
Cyber Fraud: Kwarapoly Student Lands in Prison after N21m was found in his Bank account
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has prosecuted a 19-year-old undergraduate of Kwarapoly, Oyedotun Adebowale for possessing a whooping...
Entrepreneurship is for people driven by Passion – Serial Entrepreneur, Tiwalola Olanubi
Serial entrepreneur and media influencer, Tiwalola Olanubi Jnr, in an exclusive interview with The News Chronicle is of the opinion...
2023: AFRICMIL, PT Books, NBRP to present book on ‘youth agenda’ to political aspirants, libraries, book clubs
Ahead of their participation at the 21st edition of the Annual Nigerian International Book Fair holding from May 12-14, 2022,...
The Exercise Gap and Modern Chronic Diseases
As a physical therapist, I am numb to hearing diet and exercise in the same sentence, but I still cringe...
Nigeria has never lacked leaders but leadership – Oladapo Akande
It is a sad commentary that in our society 90% of teachers don't know what dyslexia is, not to talk...
Wetin dey happen show – Heartbreak series
On today’s episode on the ‘Wetin dey happen talk show’, our hosts handled the matter of Breakfast, I know you...
Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa As Running Mate: Who Betrayed The South
One read with considerable amusement and amazement the claim by some Southern and Middle Belt leaders that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa...
Breaking News
Buhari Thanks Mayor Of Lisbon For Accommodating Nigerians And Those Fleeing The War In Ukraine
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday met with Fernando Medina, Mayor of Lisbon and City Council Members, expressing heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to them for accommodating Nigerians as well as those fleeing the war in Ukraine. The President also used the occasion to congratulate him and his party on their electoral...
Safeguarding the oceans
The United Nations Ocean Conference recently held in Lisbon, Portugal from June 27 – July 1, 2022, and was co-hosted by the governments of Portugal and Kenya. It was poised to yield a political declaration at a time experts predict to be critical for the world`s ocean which is labouring...
Moral Decadence Due To Poor Parenting – LASG
The Lagos State Government has stated that the moral decadence prevalent in society could be traced to poor parenting among youths. The Commissioner for Youth and Social Development (MYSD), Mr. Olusegun Dawodu, spoke on “Better Parenting” at a training programme organised for residents of Ikorodu and held at Ikorodu Local...
LASBCA Marks Another Five Defective Buildings For Demolition
The General Manager of Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki, has again decried the alarming rate of defective structures in different parts of Lagos Island, assuring that the agency is working hand in hand with other relevant stakeholders in the built sector to restore sanity to Lagos...
Nigeria Hails Germany as Joint Declaration on Return of Benin Bronzes’ is Signed
Nigeria and Germany on Friday in Berlin signed a historic joint declaration that will pave the way for the return of 1,130 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, 125 years after they were looted from the ancient Benin Kingdom during the Benin Expedition of 1897. The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji...
Regional Security: President Buhari Thanks Portugal For Support
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday night expressed appreciation to Portugal for the deployment of weapons and training of military personnel in ensuring peace in the sub-region. Speaking at a State Dinner in National Palace Ajuda, Lisbon, the Portuguese capital, the President commended President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa for deploying troops...
Public and commercial cooperation is strongly encouraged for youth development
An indigenous information technology company, SkillPaddy, has called on necessary stakeholders to work with technology experts on how to help build the future of Nigerian youths in areas of training because it is concerned about the rising unemployment rate and the lingering crisis in the country's education sector, particularly the...
President Buhari: Nigeria-Portugal Relations Set For New Levels, As Countries Ready Ten Agreements, Mous For Signing
Nigeria and Portugal have expressed determination to take relations to a whole new level with concrete deliverables, emphasizing the need for stronger ties 46 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations. President Muhammadu Buhari gave the indication on Thursday in Lisbon, at a joint press conference with President Marcela Rebelo...
President Buhari Re-Appoints Patience Oniha As Dg, Dmo
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the renewal of the appointment of Patience Oniha as the Director-General of the Debt Management Office (DMO) for a second term of 5 years in accordance to Section IV (9-i) of the Debt Management Office (Establishment ETC) Act, 2003. The renewal takes effect from July...
Binance Taps Khaby Lame, of TikTok fame as Brand Ambassador
Khaby became a sensation for his spin on “life hack” videos, navigating overly complicated scenarios without saying a word while doing the famous “Khaby move" Binance has partnered with Khaby Lame, the Italian Senegalese creator who grew to fame through his viral TikTok videos, to join as a global brand...
Entertainment Gists
Fireboy DML & Pheelz Stun Audience at BET Awards 2022
It brings Nigerians so much joy to see that Naija was well represented at the 2022 BET Awards. They are yet to get over the highlights of the event as the sensation of Tems winning Best International Act is still celebrated. It was also seen that Fireboy DML made an...
BET Awards 2022: Tems wins Best International Act
Nigerian Afro singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has bagged the Best International Act Award at the 2022 BET Awards. The BET Awards which is organized to celebrate Black excellence in music, culture and sports was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and it was anchored by...
Gospel singer Mercy Chinwo Engaged, Shares cute pictures with Fiancé
The resident pastor of The Waterbrook (TWB) Church, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa, and gospel musician and songwriter Mercy Chinwo have announced their engagement. The sonorous singer shared pictures of their lovely engagement shot on Thursday, June 23, via her Instagram page. She expressed her enthusiasm for moving on to the next...
Musical Duo P-Square set to drop New Hit songs
Nigerian Music duo consisting of twin brothers, Peter Okoye and Paul Okoye also known as P-Square are set to rerelease brand new songs next month. The signees of Akon’S Konvict Muzik record label, shared in a tweet the announcement of their soon to be released song, urging fans to get...
Kizz Daniel Featuring Tekno, Has Overwhelmed The World With His Buga Thriller
Kizz Daniel is no stranger to the spotlight. Ever since his hit single Woju in 2014, he has become a simply unstoppable musical force that just keeps churning out hit after hit. Recently, he dropped yet another ear worm titled Buga that has got the world moving its feet. https://youtu.be/WykD3CKbJj8...
Editor's Pick
Natural Gas Exploitation Key To Solving Africa’s Deforestation, Emissions and Energy Security Issues
Africa’s natural gas resources provide the continent with an opportunity to speed up the energy transition, reduce emissions and deforestation while at the same time addressing energy security Despite having 620 trillion cubic feet of natural gas reserves, Africa’s over reliance on wood-based biomass energy remains high, resulting in an...
ECOWAS: African Development Fund Approves $2 Million Technical Grant to Boost Electricity Reforms
The grant from the African Development Fund will go to the ECOWAS Regional Electricity Regulatory Authority The Board of Directors of the African Development Fund on 24 June approved a technical assistance grant of $2 million to fund research that will contribute to electricity reforms in the Economic Community of...
EU will improve relations with Nigeria and countries on energy transition
Nigeria, Mozambique, Angola, and Senegal will receive priority attention from the European Union (EU) in its effort to hasten the transformation of the continent's energy supply to renewable sources. At a press conference to announce the eighth EU Business Forum, which will take place from June 30 to July 1,...
Niger, Algeria and Nigeria Reach Milestone for Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline Project
The Ministry of Petroleum of the Republic of Niger is proud to announce that the country has reached a new milestone in further opening the domestic and regional gas market through a development in the construction of the multi-billion Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) alongside Algeria and Nigeria. H.E. Mahamane Sani...
Ekweremadu’s Organ Donor a Serial Liar – Dr Law Mefor, Forensic Psychologist
A forensic psychologist, Dr. Law Mefor, has described David Nwamini Ukpo, the man at the centre of the issues leading to the arrest and remand of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, and his wife, Dr. Beatrice Ekweremadu, as a serial liar, who should not be taken seriously. Mefor...
What happened in the last five Greyhound Derbies?
The English Greyhound Derby is the premier fixture on the English greyhound racing calendar. An event with a long, prestigious history, the race is a favourite for both fans and trainers. Punters enjoy the atmosphere, and the chance for quality greyhound betting as the best dogs take to the track...
Emilokan show us your certificates – Omokri drags Tinubu
Popular Nigerian Table Shaker, Reno Omokri has called on the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the 2023 election to show Nigerians his school certificates. Omokri's remark came after Bola Ahmed Tinubu told the electoral body that he didn't attend Primary and Secondary Schools, and that his higher...
Wear Your Traditional Attire To Court Everyday – MURIC To Omirhobo
A lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo, yesterday appeared at the Supreme Court dressed like a traditional doctor. Mr. Omirhobo claimed that he was reacting to the Supreme Court judgement on hijab of Friday, 17th June, 2022. Meanwhile an Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), has said the lawyer’s behaviour is...
G7 Should Look to Africa for Lessons in How to Manage Multiple Crises
Africa's best efforts at development have been repeatedly dashed by events beyond our control—with climate change the most destructive force By Uhuru Kenyatta, President of Kenya and Patrick Verkooijen, CEO of the Global Center on Adaptation. The G7 will convene shortly to agree on a common response to the...
Rwanda to host 2022 World Circular Economy Forum in December, a first for Africa
Rwanda is a founding member of the African Circular Economy Alliance and serves as co-chair The World Circular Economy Forum will, for the first time, take place on African soil in 2022, bringing together participants from around the world to absorb lessons from the continent and the wider global south...
